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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ishi cleanse himself after visiting the places of burial and danger on his journey?
(a) He fasts and prays for several days.
(b) He takes a sweat bath, swims in Yuna Creek, and says purification prayers.
(c) He sings and dances to the gods.
(d) He bathes in the river and dries himself near a ritual fire.

2. What does the Golden Gate headland remind Ishi of?
(a) Lookout Point.
(b) Black Rock.
(c) Waganupa.
(d) Wowunupo.

3. Why does Ishi burn off his hair?
(a) As a man, he must keep his hair short.
(b) It is a sign of mourning for the family members that have died.
(c) He falls asleep too close to the fire.
(d) He believes that it will keep the saldu away.

4. What concern does Mother express about Elder Uncle's decision to have Ishi sleep in the men's house?
(a) She says that she needs Ishi's help in the women's house.
(b) She is worried for her safety and the safety of the other women.
(c) She is worried that Ishi will hear stories that will frighten him.
(d) She does not think Ishi should stay awake all night like the men do.

5. Why do Ishi and his family smile when they hear the rush and roar of the wind coming down the canyon?
(a) They know that the winds will destroy the saldu settlement.
(b) They know that the winds mean that spring has arrived.
(c) They know that the winds will drive the animals down into the canyon.
(d) They know that they winds are the spirits of Yahi ancestors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Ishi and Timawi choose not to chop the branch off the tree?

2. Why are Ishi and Tushi convinced that the saldu will discover them if they try to move now?

3. Why does Ishi not like the Green Cave?

4. When the Sheriff asks Ishi whether he would like to return to the Yahi world, why does Ishi decline?

5. What wakes Ishi in the morning in "To the Edge of the World, Section 2?"

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